Art as dialogue and activism

Manish Lal Shrestha, founder of Gallery Mcube, reflects on how rituals, temple rhythms, and communal practices inspire his contemporary art.

Manish Lal Shrestha is a multidimensional visual artist and curator based in Kathmandu. A graduate of Sir JJ School of Fine Art, Mumbai (2001), Shrestha merges contemporary motifs with Nepal’s evolving artistic identity. He is also the founder of Gallery Mcube, an independent art space that supports contemporary practices through residencies, exhibitions, and cross-cultural collaborations.